Fans are angry about the outcome of the World Championship match at WWE’s Money in the Bank (MITB) 2024 event. In a predictable twist, CM Punk once again prevented Drew McIntyre from achieving success, resulting in a wave of anger and disapproval towards Triple H and the creative team. The frequent occurrence of Punk disrupting McIntyre has become very common, and fans are expressing their dissatisfaction, especially on social media sites such as Twitter.
The Scottish Superstar’s Unfulfilled Promise
Drew McIntyre entered MITB 2024 with high hopes and bold claims, having already achieved a clean victory in the men’s ladder match earlier in the evening. His intention to cash in his newly acquired briefcase and seize the WWE World Heavyweight Championship was clear. Before McIntyre’s excitement could reach its peak, CM Punk crushed his hopes by subjecting him to yet another crushing loss. Many fans voiced their dissatisfaction, wondering why a storyline with so much potential had to become so cliché.
Fan Backlash: “Triple H Destroyed Everything”
After the event, fans criticized Triple H’s handling of the storyline, expressing discontent with the booking decisions. One fan expressed on Twitter that Drew McIntyre cashed in prematurely. Shaking my head at #WWEMITB, many feel McIntyre’s cash-in was poorly timed and executed. The key to the MITB briefcase is seizing the right opportunity, something McIntyre appeared to miss when he rushed to win the championship.
Oh man….
Drew McIntyre cashed out too soon. Smh#WWEMITB pic.twitter.com/suIUVtAEPY
— Riley Writts (@RileyWritts) July 7, 2024
Lackluster Impact and Creative Criticism
The flat predictability of the match’s outcome diminished its impact, leaving fans feeling shortchanged. Criticism rained down on Triple H and his creative team for failing to deliver an engaging and unexpected conclusion. Another fan expressed their frustration, tweeting, “I saw Drew McIntyre cashing in and CM Punk attacking him a mile away #MITB,” highlighting the perceived lack of originality in the booking.
I saw drew McIntyre cashing in and cm punk attacking him a mile away #MITB
— Peyton Salmi (@PeytonSalm62556) July 7, 2024
Long-Term Storytelling or Missed Opportunity?
While some fans acknowledged the efforts to build a long-term storyline between McIntyre and Punk, many felt it came at the expense of an exciting and memorable MITB event. One tweet read, “Waste of a MITB win but this is long term storytelling between Drew McIntyre and CM Punk. That was a receipt from what happened at Chicago. #MITB,” pointing to the ongoing narrative but still lamenting the missed opportunity for a more thrilling payoff.
Waste of a MITB win but this is long term story telling between Drew McIntyre and CM Punk. That was a receipt from what happened at Chicago. #MITB
— Jay 🔜 TwitchCon San Diego (@Jay2The4thPower) July 7, 2024
The Challenges Faced by Drew McIntyre and Responses on Social Media
Drew McIntyre has experienced several close calls and obstacles throughout his journey, frequently caused by CM Punk. This recent loss just contributes to his long list of letdowns, with WWE repeatedly taking away his chances at titles. Fans have been vocal about their frustrations, with one tweet sarcastically stating, “And people say Triple H is a good booker LOL. I guess good booking is Drew McIntyre getting screwed over 4x by the same guy. What a waste of a cash-in.”
The Boiling Point of a Rivalry
McIntyre’s progress is still being blocked, causing the rivalry with Punk to escalate to a critical level. The ongoing social media taunts and on-stage clashes have kept viewers at the edge, but this recent development left a lot of people unsatisfied. The focus is now on McIntyre’s reaction to this new challenge and if he can successfully conquer the hurdles set by Punk.
What are your opinions?
What are your thoughts on Triple H’s choices in booking that caused Drew McIntyre to lose his recent title opportunity against CM Punk? Feel free to leave your comments and participate in the discussion below.
